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Emma Waring is a sex and relationship therapist, cardiac specialist nurse and Christian.
Her pioneering work combining her nursing and therapist role was recognised when she won the Nursing Times Rising Star award in 2004.
Be intentional about having sex and plan when this will happen.Talking to your partner is the best way to ensure that you have regular intimacy and that you know what each of you enjoys.Talking about sex can be very difficult. Explain to your partner that you are struggling as this will often help to ease the tension. Agree a time to sit down as a couple and discuss this away from the bedroom.
If you enjoy sexual intimacy you are much more likely to do this regularly. Work out the time and place that suits you best as a couple. Knowing what each of you enjoys will mean you are both more likely to get fully aroused which will make sex more enjoyable and reduce the chances of experiencing difficulties. If the woman is struggling to get aroused then use a vaginal lubricant and consider introducing a vibrator to aid clitoral stimulation.
Sexual difficulties are common. 1 in 10 men experiences erectile dysfunction. 1 in 10 women experiences dyspareunia (painful sex) at some point in their lives. If you are struggling with an aspect of sex then be kind to one another and seek help as a team. Go to your GP first of all to rule out any obvious physical causes and then seek help with a sex therapist if additional support is needed.
Emma Waring is a sex and relationship therapist, cardiac specialist nurse and Christian.
Her pioneering work combining her nursing and therapist role was recognised when she won the Nursing Times Rising Star award in 2004.
In 2001 Emma set up the Male Cardiovascular Health Clinic, now an internationally renowned clinic for treating male cardiac patients with erectile dysfunction.
In 2011 she set up a clinic in a private hospital in London, working with individuals and couples experiencing sexual and relationship difficulties.
She regularly speaks to healthcare professionals and in churches on how couples can nurture lasting sexual enjoyment in their relationship, and how to manage common sexual difficulties which are rarely discussed. Emma is the author of Seasons of Sex and Intimacy and writes a column on sex and relationships for Liberti Magazine, a Christian magazine for women.
Emma is in the final stages of completing a training in transactional analysis psychotherapy. She is married to Steve and they have two children.
Anna Williamson is a TV and radio broadcaster, best-selling author, counsellor, life coach and Master NLP practitioner.
I often remind myself of our marriage vows, ‘for better for worse, for richer for poorer’…it’s important to check in with your relationship foundations regularly, especially when you hit humps in the road….and let’s be totally honest here, relationships do hit testing times….it’s part of the richness and depth that makes up a marriage, and it’s perfectly normal. It’s always useful to get perspective back in check to remind you why you’re together.
Make sure you give your partner time every week – put all phones and devices in another room, better still, turn them off, and have a conversation face to face where you can share everything that’d been going on for you both over the past days. Actively listening is a great way to reconnect and demonstrate genuine love, understanding and affection. Physical connection is also really important, it doesn’t always have to be sex, a good hug and kiss, a shoulder massage or stroking ones hair can do wonders for feeling close and in tune with one another
Experienced TV and radio broadcaster, No1 best selling author, counsellor, life coach and Master NLP practitioner. Anna uses this diverse skillset as the dating expert on Celebs Go Dating (E4), relationship expert and presenter on Save Well, Spend Better (C4) and as a reporter on hard hitting films for Inside Out (BBC One).
Anna also co-hosts the super successful LuAnna: The Podcast alongside Luisa Zissman, a light hearted podcast where both debate and talk openly about topical issues, picking up over 4.5 million listeners in 1 year. The girls have also sold out tickets for their 12 date LuAnna Tour which will travel the country throughout 2020.
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